Download or read book Recommendations for Improving the Recruiting and Hiring of Los Angeles Firefighters written by Chaitra M. Hardison and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2015-01-22 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews the Los Angeles Fire Department’s hiring practices as of June 2014 and outlines a recommended new firefighter hiring process that is intended to increase efficiency of the hiring process, bolster the evidence supporting the validity of it, and make it more transparent and inclusive.
Download or read book Recommendations for Improving the Recruiting and Hiring of Los Angeles Firefighters written by Chaitra M. Hardison and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2015-01-22 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2014, the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office sought assistance from the RAND Corporation to find ways to improve the process the city uses to hire firefighters into the Los Angeles Fire Department. RAND conducted a three-month review of Los Angeles’s firefighter hiring policies and practices, paying particular attention to their effectiveness and fairness. This report presents the results of that three-month effort. It reviews the city’s hiring practices used in the 2013 hiring cycle and in place at the time of the study and outlines a recommended new firefighter hiring process that is intended to increase efficiency of the hiring process, bolster the evidence supporting the validity of it, and make it more transparent and inclusive.
Download or read book Improving Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters written by Jason Decremer and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The number of active volunteer firefighters has been steadily dropping in the state of Connecticut for several years. At the same time, the number of public service calls for fire departments has been on the rise. This problem impacts fire protection and municipalities that rely on volunteer fire departments. The purpose of this narrative study was to explore why volunteer firefighter numbers have been declining, the extent to which recruitment and retention programs are used in volunteer fire departments, and how these programs contribute to a fire department's ability to recruit members. Perry's public service motivation model provided the theoretical framework for the study. Research questions focused on improving recruitment and retention programs. Data were collected from interviews with 5 current chief officers and 5 former firefighters in Connecticut and from organizational documents in local fire departments. Open, axial, and selective coding were used to identify 5 themes: lack of awareness of state policy on recruitment and retention, lack of recruitment, public service motivation, retention, and time. A key theme emerging from this study were that participating fire departments have limited effective recruitment and retention programs. The positive social change implications stemming from this study include recommendations to fire department leadership to consider a unified recruitment and retention strategy. This determination provides a foundation for volunteer fire departments to make informed decisions on how to increase recruitment and retention in their respective communities.
Download or read book Fire Services Recruitment written by Brent Clayton and published by CBS AUST PTY LTD. This book was released on 2012-07-12 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover EXACTLY what you need to do to get your place on the next Firefighter Recruit Course 90% of Aspiring Firefighters have succeeded in landing a job in the fire service using my Resources & Training ... Without ANY Knowledge of Fire Service Recruitment, or any previous training on how to become a Firefighter, With the right tools and the right training Anyone Has a fighting chance! This book shows you in detail EXACTLY how the process works - from how to make the first right impression, passing the Aptitude test, Beep Test Tips to how to get through the interview. With a precise step-by-step plan you need to follow to make them work for YOU!
Download or read book Gap Analysis for the Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters written by Marija Soklic and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The purpose of this research project was to determine the gaps, if any, between existing recruitment and retention practices of volunteer fire departments in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George and best practices as assessed through a review of the relevant research literature. I was particularly interested in determining the motivations of people to join and stay in volunteer fire fighting, and in whether there were age differences in these motivations. I first conducted a review of the relevant research literature to locate previous studies conducted on this topic. The results of these studies helped to inform the interview methodology used in this research. I then interviewed fire chiefs from volunteer departments in the Fraser-Fort George Regional District, British Columbia, to determine what practices they are presently using to recruit and retain their firefighters, and whether they are using different procedures to recruit from younger and older age groups. Based on the background review of research literature and interviews conducted in this project, I make recommendations for the improvement of recruitment and retention strategies for volunteer fire departments in the RDFFG."--Leaf iii.
Download or read book Improving Hiring Practices for the Lenexa Fire Department written by Stan J. Myrtle and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The questionnaire was designed to identify effective hiring practices. The results indicated that most organizations are utilizing the same basic hiring practices. The effectiveness of the process is a direct result of understanding the specific qualities and skills needed in the position, effective applicant screening, the proficiency and training of the personnel designing and implementing the process, matching information desired with the appropriate hiring components, and utilization of specialized practices relevant to the individual organization. The recommendations for the LFD include evaluating the current job description for firefighters, training of personnel involved in selecting employees, development of a program requiring candidates to perform tasks related to the position, development of an applicant screening process, and implementing a process to evaluate the background of applicants.
Download or read book Recruiting Training and Maintaining Volunteer Fire Fighters written by Jack W. Snook and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2006 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recruiting, Training, And Maintaining Volunteer Fire Fighters, Third Edition Looks At The Many Challenges Facing Today’S Volunteer Fire Fighter. Providing The History And Background Of Volunteer Fire Fighting, An Overview Of Why Individuals Volunteer, And Planning For The Future, This Is A Must-Have Resource. The Third Edition Also Provides An Extensive Review Of The Importance Of Customer Service And Detailed Coverage Of Fire Department Evaluations And Model Programs.
Download or read book Barriers to Minority Recruitment in the Fire Service written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minority recruitment in the South Bend Fire Department (SBFD) was identified as an area of needed improvement. The problem was that the SBFD had not identified the barriers to recruiting minority applicants. The purpose of this study was to identify the barriers to minority applicants for SBFD. The descriptive research method was used for this study. The research questions were as follows: 1.What are the cultural barriers to recruiting minority applicants? 2. How might education barriers impact minority recruitment? 3. What outreach barriers exist for department personnel in minority communities? 4. What barriers have other fire departments encountered when attempting to recruit minority applicants? The procedures for researching these questions included interviews, focus groups and data analysis. The interviews and focus groups conducted were with minority members of the South Bend community, minority South Bend Firefighters, and members of other regional fire departments. The data analysis included data from the SBFD applicant testing history from 2004 to 2014. The results reinforced that cultural barriers exist for different minorities applying to the fire service. Educational barriers were seen to exist nationwide for minority applicants in fire department testing processes. Outreach barriers were also found to exist for SBFD personnel. And finally, other regional fire departments confirmed barriers to minority recruitment as well. The recommendations from this research were to use the information gained to develop new innovative recruitment techniques in order to break down these barriers to minority recruitment. Another recommendation was to update the written exam for applicants as a pass fail test in lieu of a score that drives their placement on the hiring list to minimize the potential for disparate impact.
Download or read book Improving the Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters Within the Martinsville Fire and EMS Department written by Kristopher W. Shrader and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The results of the literature review and survey, which also are the recommendations, suggest that the department should consider incorporating the following into its recruitment and retention program: improve volunteer applicant screening to determine their motivation for joining the department, evaluate the current leadership of both career and volunteer officers, evaluate current training programs, and implement a formal recruitment and retention program that includes various incentives for our volunteers.
Download or read book Fire Engineering s Handbook for Firefighter I and II written by Glenn P. Corbett and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 1202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corbett, technical editor of "Fire Engineering" magazine, has assembled more than 40 accomplished fire service professionals to compile one of the most authoritative, comprehensive, and up-to-date basics book for Firefighter I and II classes.
Download or read book Fire Engineering s Handbook for Firefighter I II 2019 update written by Fire Engineering and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 1639 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I and II - “WRITTEN TO 2019 NFPA STANDARDS 1001” The Preeminent Handbook on Real-World Fire Basics From fire service history to basic fire attack and building construction to firefighter safety, Fire Engineering’s 2019 update is the standard instruction handbook for firefighters. Lessons learned from more than 40 experienced authors who share their insight and knowledge. Edited by Glenn Corbett, Fire Engineering magazine’s technical editor, this 2019 update gives readers practical, real-world, time-tested knowledge and skills. Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I and II is the chosen reference for training and certification. Bobby Halton, editor in chief, Fire Engineering/education director, FDIC International, says: “Ours is an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly occupation. One should learn as much as possible about every aspect of firefighting. Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I and II is the most comprehensive introduction to the world’s most honored profession.”
Download or read book Minority Recruitment written by Victor B. Williams and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recommendations included formation of a diverse recruitment team, the development and implementation of a strategic recruitment plan, a measure to provide a mini CPAT training session, establish recruiting trips, expand outreach to local schools and construct and nurture relationships, to name a few. If the DBFR Department follows the recommendations delineated in this applied research project, the department will enhance its diversity through greater minority representation. In doing so, DBFR can develop a model recruitment plan for other agencies to adopt.
Download or read book Pre hire Education Requirements for the Job of Firefighter written by David J. Pleasants and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Articles on recruiting, hiring, testing and training firefighters were focused on. Surveys were conducted to review other department's hiring procedures. Finally, a thorough review of comparable jobs to firefighter was consolidated into a table. The findings of this research indicated that there were positive benefits to requiring pre-hire education for firefighters. Monetary costs to an organization were substantial. There was evidence that increased professionalism and standards have easily defined what is needed to enter the firefighting profession. Analysis of these findings resulted in a clear set of recommendations. Fire departments which do not presently have pre-hire requirements should phase these requirements in. Ultimately, at a minimum, departments should require Firefighter I and II and Emergency Medical Technician training prior to hiring.
Download or read book Validation of the Firefighter Recruitment and Selection Programme written by Sarah L. Wright and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Racial and Ethnic Tensions in American Communities written by United States Commission on Civil Rights and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book News Monitoring Service written by and published by . This book was released on 1973-10 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Bibliography of Selected Rand Publications written by Rand Corporation and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
